From expanded work requirements to an unprecedented state cost-share policy, many of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)’s cuts to SNAP are set to take effect in 2026.
@laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach explain how these changes will impair SNAP’s ability to respond to recessions:

SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impair recession response - The Hamilton Project
Lauren Bauer and Diane Schanzenbach analyze how SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect the program’s response to recessions.